UNINA Team at the European Rural History Organisation & European Sociological Association Conferences
UNINA Team at the European Rural History Organisation & European Sociological Association Conferences
Professor Dario Minervini and Professor Ivano Scotti from the LoCEL-H2 Project Team at University of Naples Federico II contributed to two major international conferences on rural energy transitions and social innovation.
At the European Rural History Organisation (EURHO) conference in Coimbra, they presented a paper titled: ‘Questioning Energy Prosumerism in Marginal Rural Areas. Insights from the Horizon LoCEL-H2 Project.’
Their presentation formed part of the session ‘Understanding contemporary rural energy transitions between decarbonisation strategies and localised rural changes, exploring how historical perspectives can inform contemporary decarbonisation strategies and local energy transitions.
Later in September, the team joined the European Sociological Association ‘Environment and Society’ Mid-term and Energy and Society Network Joint Conference, presenting insights from the LoCEL-H2 Project case study in Pakistan on the social embeddedness of a DC microgrid.
The team’s work prompted discussions on energy transitions in the Global South, postcolonial challenges, and the role of transdisciplinary approaches in shaping just and sustainable futures. The presentation highlighted not only critical research perspectives but also a shared commitment to defending humanity and justice in the face of global crises.
Alongside the conference, team members ROBERTA TOFANI and Alice Palmieri attended the Summer School for Early Career Researchers – Methodological Perspectives for Social Research on Energy and Environmental Issues at Kaunas University of Technology.
Through these contributions, the team is shaping critical debates on sustainable energy, strengthening international collaborations and advancing research at the intersection of technology and society.
Further developments and insights from this work will be shared in the coming months! 🌍
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